The use of telecom fiber optics in sensor applications


Edvin Škaljo
University of Sarajevo, BiH


ABSTRACT - SMM and MM fibers are the two most common varieties of fiber in use in telecommunications. Because the cost of fiber and associated equipment is continually falling, it is now available for laboratory research outside of telecom. In this articel there will be explained three types of sensor applications:
1) sensor applications with direct light passages,
2) sensor applications based on reflected light,
3) sensor application in combinations of MM and SM fibers.
Mathematical models and experimental setups will also be discussed.